Food Assistance in Clay County, Illinois: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers
Clay County has 7 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food bank serving the county (Eastern Illinois Foodbank). By USDA store type, the largest groups are other SNAP retailers (3), super store (3), and specialty store (1). They are spread across 3 cities and towns, with the most in Flora, Louisville, and Clay City. In Illinois, SNAP is administered; see the official Illinois SNAP page to apply or find an office.
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Food bank serving Clay County
Feeding America lists this food bank as serving Clay County. Call ahead to ask about pantry locations, hours and what to bring.
Food bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.
SNAP-authorized retailers in Clay County
Blairs Slaughtering & Processing
Specialty storeDollar General 1093
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 14149
Other SNAP retailerDollar General 21098
Super storeDollar Tree 8544
Other SNAP retailerPrice Less Foods 447
Super storeWalmart Supercenter 506
Super storeCities in Clay County
SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference
A household of 4 in Illinois can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full Illinois eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Feeding America lists Eastern Illinois Foodbank as serving Clay County. See the contact details above. Food banks supply the local pantries, so calling them is the quickest way to find where to get food today.
This directory lists 7 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Clay County. The cities with the most are Flora, Louisville, and Clay City. Scroll to the retailer list for addresses and directions.
For Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027, USDA FNS lists a maximum gross monthly income of $3,575 (130% of the poverty line) and a maximum monthly benefit of $1,023 for a household of 4 in the 48 contiguous states and DC; Alaska and Hawaii have higher limits. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page.
Contact the regional food bank listed on this page, because food banks supply the pantries in their area. You can also call 211 or use the Feeding America food bank locator. This site does not publish individual pantry hours.